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Alan Freed: Hail, Hail, Mr. Rock & Roll
By John Jackson Alan Freed was born Albert James Freed today (December 15, 1921,) near Johnstown, PA. In…
Happy Birthday Jesse Belvin
R&B singer Jesse Belvin was born today (December 15th, 1932) in San Antonio Texas. Although Belvin’s name may…
BMF: Eugene Pitt (The Jive Five)
Today’s Birthday Music Facts celebrates the life of Eugene Pitt (The Jive Five), who was born on Nov.…
BMF: Earl “Speedoo” Carroll (The Cadillacs, The Coasters)
The daily Five@5 celebrates the life of Doo-Wop singer Earl “Speedo” Carroll (The Cadillacs, The Coasters), who was…
Male Members of The Platters Beat Prostitution Charges
The four male members of The Platters were aquitted of prostitution charges today (December 10, 1959). Members of…